Fiction
This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from Canongate! It's always exciting to get my hands on new reads, and these editions are absolutely stunning. This Bright Life by Karen Campbell: This Bright Life by Karen Campbell is a poignant, yet
2025
In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you. If any post sparks your curiosity
Fiction
By Rachel Caine. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 “Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later. It was the perfect motto for Morganville.” I have owned Glass Houses for over a decade, carrying it with me through multiple moves. With its limited edition sprayed edges, I could never quite bring myself to part with
Fiction
By Maurice Gray. The Missing Links of Tannadee by Maurice Gray is a wonderfully quirky and uplifting book set in the fictitious Scottish town of Tannadee. Packed with eccentric characters, a charming setting and plenty of comedic moments, this book is a pure delight. The story follows cocky American billionaire
Theatre
Leeds Grand Theatre. Last night, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for The Girl On The Train at the Leeds Grand Theatre in Leeds. A special thank you to Kelly for this invitation. Book ✔️ Film ✔️ Theatre production ✔️ Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ bestselling book, the
Competition 📚
Who would like to win... Not one... Not two... But THREE books? I have the full collection of A Lizzie Hardwicke Mystery by Georgina Clarke to giveaway! A special thanks to Verve Books for allowing me to run this giveaway! I'm running the competition here and on social
Fiction
By Alix E. Harrow. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I am fearful and I am something to be feared. Behind every witch is a woman wronged. Every woman draws a circle around herself. Sometimes she has to be the only thing inside it". In 1893, witches are nothing more than a distant memory.
2025
In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you. If any post sparks your curiosity
Fiction
By Sienna Sharpe. A deadly retreat, a killer with charm, and a writer who asks too many questions. Beach Bodies is a sharp, sun soaked thriller with a dark heart and a sizzling romance. Lily Lennox has spent five summers returning to the luxurious Riovan Wellness Resort, swapping her highflying
Fiction
By Rory Power. Kill Creatures is a dark, twisted, and deeply atmospheric thriller that grips you from the first page and lingers long after the final one. Rory Power delivers a haunting tale of friendship, grief and betrayal, wrapped in a visceral story that simmers with dread. Set in the
Fiction
By Hal Ebbott Among Friends is a deeply unsettling yet profoundly moving exploration of moral choice, betrayal, and the quiet devastations that ripple through families and friendships. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Ebbott crafts a novel that does not merely tell a story but dissects the emotional and psychological
Fiction
By Jane Pek. Jane Pek’s The Verifiers is a clever and engaging mystery that blends amateur sleuthing with sharp social commentary. At its centre is Claudia Lin, a witty and unconventional investigator navigating the murky world of online dating and digital surveillance. Claudia’s recruitment into Veracity, a secretive